Page 6 of Love in Design

“Is there something that I can help you with?” We walk toward my office. I shut the door, not sure if he needs some privacy for this conversation. He’s pacing back and forth.

“I needed to get her advice on something about Victoria. If she’s not here today, then she can’t babysit. I have no one to work the shop tonight but me. I hate her being in the shop when she should be sleeping.”

“I can watch her. I’ll bring her to the shop after school and, if you have time, take me upstairs to your apartment.” I swallow hard at how that came out.

“And? What do you want me to do to you while in my apartment, Miss Laura?” His demeanor changes from worried parent to radiating heat. He slowly steps toward me. He swallows hard as his Adam’s apple bobs up and down. “Laura, I want to kiss you so bad right now. Would it be okay if I did that?”

I nod, unsure of what words will come out of my mouth. I wouldn’t be a female if I didn’t fantasy about this moment for months now. I’ve dreamt of him taking me to my office many times. “Tell me to stop anytime,” he whispers before his hand moves my black hair from my neck. He grabs hold of it and guides me closer to him. I lick my lips before ours crash together.

Suppose this was a movie cue, the romantic swelling of some interlude. His tongue parts open my lips as I slip my tongue into his. My arms wrap around his neck as we pull each other closer. The effect I have on him presses hard against my thigh. I moan into my lips because I want him inside me so badly. Nate is guiding my body back to the wall. The coolness of it hitting my skin as my blue blouse has slid up my back slightly. We break apart but not for long.

He grabs my wrists, moving my hands above my head. “Don’t move them,” he whispers in my ear. I can smell the coffee mixed with pancake syrup on his breath. I close my eyes as he nibbles on my ear before licking from my ear lobe down my jawline to my neck.

“No hickeys,” I whisper.

He chuckles against my skin, sending shivers down my spine. Nate’s hand moves to unbutton my blouse just enough for my breasts to peak out. He buries his face into the V of my breasts, alternating between kissing and licking them. Arching my back to give him a better view, he removes one more button to expose my light blue lace bra. My nipples are hard as steel, wanting to get out of the fabric. As if Nate can hear my thoughts, he does just that. He pops one breast out of the lace cup, and his great full lips are now sucking on my nipple.

Am I having my fantasy come true?

Chapter Seven

NATE

I dropped by to talk to Lily about what’s happening with Victoria and the woman who captivates my dreams— the one moaning and gasping at my fingertips.

Her lips taste like heaven and strawberries. She smells like a bakery full of vanilla. Laura makes me feel alive like I’ve never felt before, not even with Catherine. If I’m not thinking about Laura, I need to be touching her. It’s even worse now because I’ve had her lips on mine and I’m addicted.

My right-hand finds the bottom of her skirt, lifting it to her thighs. Laura’s breathing hitches as my hand slowly moves to her inner thigh. She knows where my hand is going, and her breathing becomes faster. I release the nipple I was giving my full attention to with a pop.

“Stop is all you have to say,” I remind her.

“Did I say the word?” Laura challenges me.

I smirk, moving my attention to the other nipple as my right-hand finds her underwear. I adjust it to find my way into her pussy. I slide one finger over, and I groan as she’s wet. I know it’s because of me, which is even more satisfying. As I lubricate my finger with her juices, I nibble her nipple slightly, trying not to hurt her.

“God, I want you so bad,” I moan as I remove the finger from her pussy. I want that finger in my mouth so badly to taste her, but there is time for that later. I find her clit and make slow circular motions on it. I rerelease the nipple as I move up to her neck but leave little kisses along the way. “Do you know how bad you drive me crazy? I’ve been dreaming about this since the day I walked into the office and saw you for the very first time. When I’m alone in the shower, stiff as a board like right now, thoughts of my cock exploding in your pussy get me off every time.” Laura shivers at my hot breath in her ear. “When you come on my finger today, I want you to know this is just the beginning. You are mine and mine alone. That pussy, your breasts, those delicious lips belong to me now.” I press hard on her clit, sliding my middle finger into her. “So wet for me. Are you ready to come for me?” Laura murmurs something unintelligible. “Good.”

I stand in front of her and kiss her hard as her body convulses. My left arm wraps around her waist to hold her steady. She moans into my lips as I press harder into her lips to deepen the kiss. My middle finger moves faster, keeping pace with the movement on the clit. Her pussy tightens around my finger. Laura’s body relaxes in my arms as she blinks like she’s trying to remember where she is. I gently remove my finger from her soaking wet pussy. I bring my finger up to my mouth, but she quickly grabs it from me, devouring her taste. I groan before sliding my tongue into her mouth.

We break apart, and Laura adjusts herself. She has the rosy I-just-got-fucked cheeks.

“Well, that was unexpected.” Laura clears her throat. “And very unprofessional on my part.”

“It was unexpected, but who cares about the professional part. We’re two grown-ass adults who like each other. We have an attraction for each other, and this proves it even more.” I try to reassure. I step toward her, but she backs away.

“I’m the principal here, and I just let a father get me off in my office. I think you need to leave. I’ll call Lily for you to ask if she can recommend someone to take her place while she is sick. I think that this,” she waves a finger between the two of us, “ends here. Have a good day, Mister Sullivan.” She puts the desk between us.

I smirk at her. “Not going to happen.” That is all I say before leaving her office. She wants to deny what’s between us. I’m going to prove to her this isn’t just a one-time thing. I smile as I leave the office.

I drive through town with thoughts of Laura in my head and how quickly she changed when we finished. Was it because we were in her office at school? I pull into the back of my tattoo shop, where my parking spot for my apartment is as well. I walk into the back of the shop and turn the lights on to begin my day. I have a couple of interviews this morning for some help, as more people want tattoos. The mayor roped me into doing tattoos for the kids at the Festival of Love. I’m hoping that I can get some of my staff to do it for me to take Victoria to it, so Lily isn’t doing it all for me.

As I step outside to unlock the door, there’s a flyer from Bishop’s Bakery reminding me to get in my Secret Valentine order for my sweetheart. I smile, turning back into the shop to grab my phone. She wants to deny what’s going on between us? Then I’ll make sure she knows I’m not going anywhere.

Is she allergic to anything? Would Bishop’s Bakery know any of this?

Chapter Eight

LAURA

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